Fifth Third Bancorp stock (FITB) hits a make-or-break week: merger timing, rates and the next market catalysts
New York, Feb 1, 2026, 05:23 EST — Market closed Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB) shares closed Friday up 0.8%, hitting $50.22 as investors focused on the upcoming Feb. 1 closing of its $10.9 billion all-stock deal to acquire Comerica Incorporated. A regional bank ETF dipped roughly 0.3% during the session. (SEC) The closing date is crucial—it shifts the narrative from…